Children's Courtyard
12336 N MOPAC EXPY, Austin, TX 78758 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 281
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sheila Siniard
- Phone
- (512) 339-0727
- Regulated since
- Jan 30, 2001
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 167262 · number 551505- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 15 | 11 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 10 | 9 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
7 of the 9 infants that required feeding sheets had not been updated by a parent in over 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Other
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an activity plan for one classroom of children in care.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Other
Six children were on YouTube watching videos that were not part of a planned activity that is working towards meeting educational goals. This was corrected when the staff had the children shut off the cell phones and tablets.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One child was unsupervised while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children that she was caring for and walked away as I tried to obtain this information from her. This was corrected when the director assisted her with providng the children's ages during the inspection to help determine if the group was in ratio.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver disciplined a child by loudly telling the child to stop while cupping the child's face.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report an incident that placed a child at risk for injury or harm to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-23.
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Other Serious
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers did not have current Pediatric CPR Training that was taken in person.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Other
Three infants did not have feeding instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the parents provide feeding instructions for the infants.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was not serving all of the required components for breakfast.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two classrooms had a trash can without lids that had trash accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered the two trash cans with lids.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-07.
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Other Serious
Two classrooms with children under 5 years of age did not have electrical outlets covered. This was corrected at inspection when all outlets were covered by the staff.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child's Epinephrine auto-injector and allergy medication was not in original packaging. The medications were both in ziploc bags.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted. This was corrected at inspection when the staff posted the last 2936 inspection form.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current employees list posted. This was corrected at inspection when the staff posted a current list of employees.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two areas underneath two slides outside on the playground did not have the required amount of loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation had only completed two severe weather drills for 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two busses used for transporting children did not have first aid kits.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
The director was having technical difficulties and was not able to access staff training files during the inspection.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Observed a child in care sitting in a floor seat with the tray attached for timeout. This was corrected when the child was removed out of the chair.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
It was found during the investigation, that after snack time the children were sent to the carpet to wait for an unknown amount of time without an activity.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Food & allergies
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was enough evidence throughout the course of the investigation to determined that the operation was not allowing children to engage in outdoor play prior to the ice storm.
HHSC 746.2607(1) — Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-04-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Observed fallen tree and tree branches obstructing the playground area. The operation has submitted a work order to have the tree branches and fallen tree removed and the fence repaired.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Current fire inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Last fire drill completed at the operation was in December.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
Current immunization records was not available for review for three of the ten children records reviewed.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
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Other Serious
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed a staff member supervising a group of children without an active background check on file.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
TV in the I'click room was not anchored to the shelf. This was corrected when the staff member removed the Televison set.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Other Serious
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Dec 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member at the operartion does not have a current background check on file.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Change in director was not reported to CCR.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Inappropriate supervision was found at the operation. A child was left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Inappropriate supervision was found at the operation. A child was left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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